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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?
(a) He was a Senator during tyranny.
(b) He lacked in military success.
(c) He failed to be as great as Agricola.
(d) He failed to prevent Agricola's poisoning.

2. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(b) As a patriotic piece.
(c) As fictitious.
(d) As wrong and banned from the schools.

3. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?
(a) Cimbri and Teutoni.
(b) Osi.
(c) Seubi.
(d) Fenni.

4. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Orator.
(c) Governor.
(d) Senator.

5. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?
(a) He was Agricola's son-in-law.
(b) He was Agricola's military right hand man.
(c) They had no direct relationship.
(d) He was Agricola's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

2. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

3. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?

4. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?

5. What was Agricola best known for?

(see the answer key)

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